Archive for November, 2011

Sustainable Tourism be Accepted as a Peace Tool

Tashkent, Uzbekistan: “Strong tourism networking and direct contact among practitioners of the tourism industry is the only way to develop broad based industry in South Asia, Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Governments should provide direct financial support to those who are following path of sustainable tourism instead of harming nature by adopting mass and uncontrolled [...]

November 27, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Peace through Tourism

Indonesian-inspired Pantai Inn opens in La Jolla, California and captures the exotic charm and genuine hospitality of the Balinese Culture

La Jolla, CA, November 22, 2011 – Reminiscent of the tranquil retreats of the Indonesian island, Pantai Inn (pronounced pawn-tai) will open Thanksgiving weekend 2011 with ten richly appointed suites designed with custom-made, wood-carved furnishings, stone carvings, and hand-selected décor from Bali. Pantai Inn offers one- and two-bedroom suites, plus Pandang, the property’s signature three-bedroom [...]

November 22, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States West

American Veterans Tour Israel on Harley Bikes

New York – November, 2011: Seventy-one veterans of the U.S. military completed a ten-day tour of Israel last Sunday as guests of Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America, and the Israel Ministry of Tourism. The riders toured the country on their own Harley Davidson motorcycles as part of a mission entitled [...]

November 9, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Israel

Virginia Dazzles this Holiday Season with 100 Miles of Lights

RICHMOND, Va., November, 2011 – Families looking for a little sparkle over the holidays will find millions of ways to celebrate together in Virginia. The state’s legendary 100 Miles of Lights connects world-class light displays across six cities – Richmond, Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Drive through light displays, millions of twinkle [...]

November 9, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States East

Sustainable Wellington, New Zealand is a People-Centered, Connected Eco City

by Bea Broda Green Tourism is a popular buzzword in the travel industry, and everyone is getting on board in one way or another. Every hotel boasts evidence of some sort of environmental conscience, but many have been accused of “greenwashing,” meaning that they are only paying lip service to the public interest in environmental [...]

November 9, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: New Zealand

SUBIOS – The Seychelles Festival of the Seas 2011 – Declared a Success

The Seychelles has been complimented by everyone for staging with great success their 2011 SUBIOS, The Island’s Festival of the Sea. This year the Seychelles Tourism Board provided a floating stage in the Bay of the lovely Beau Vallon for the entertainment of the festival. The Seychellois and tourists alike descended on Beau Vallon of [...]

November 8, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Seychelles

The Year for Royal Weddings

One of this year’s series of glamorous royal weddings took place on October 13 in the tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan when the fifth Dragon King, 31-year-old King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, married Jetsun Pema, 21-year-old daughter of an airline pilot. The wedding took place in a 17th-century fortress-monastery in ancient Punakha and began at [...]

November 2, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
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American Veterans to Tour Israel

New York – November, 2011: 71 veterans of the U.S. military departed for Israel tonight from New York’s JFK International Airport aboard EL AL Israel Airlines. They will spend ten days touring the country not in the customary tour bus – but on their own Harley Davidson motorcycles. The riders are participating in a mission [...]

November 2, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Israel

Chicago Dazzles this Winter Holiday Season!

CHICAGO – With its glittering lights and joyous atmosphere, Chicago is a delightful winter wonderland. The city’s downtown and neighborhoods shine brightly this time of year, inviting visitors and locals alike to join in the holiday spirit. From special holiday exhibitions and performances to popular annual traditions like the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® and the [...]

November 2, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States